The first part of the project is to understand the distribution of
binaural cues for a given source location, considering a number of
sources of variability (e.g. noise, acoustical environment,
competing sources). The second part is to investigate how much of
the behavioral results in the literature may be explained in terms
of Bayesian inference, considering the natural distribution of
binaural cues. The third part is to test the hypothesis with
specific psychophysical experiments.

2) Testing a structural theory of pitch.

We have elaborated a theory of pitch perception, according to which
pitch is the perceptual correlate of the regularity structure in the
spatiotemporal response of the basilar membrane. The project is to
test this hypothesis with psychophysical experiments.

The lab is a friendly mixture of modelers and experimental
psychologists. It is ideally located in central Paris, in the
Quartier Latin, in close proximity with theoretical neuroscientists,
psychologists and neurophysiologists.

The position is funded for two years with possible extension. Salary
is commensurate with experience and the position carries a full
social security and health coverage. Candidates should send their
applications (including a brief letter of interest, a CV and the
names and contact details of two or three references) to
romain.brette@xxxxxx. Please do not hesitate to contact me for
further details on the specific projects.